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1996 Renault Megane Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Battery, Compression.
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Asked on December 5, 2009

1996 Renault Megane CAR NOT RUNNING

Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Renault Megane 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 90105 miles

I was on my way to work when my car lost all power ie batt ligth came on oil light came on petrol light came on tempreture gauge was off the dial then total lose of power i have got my car home and i have checked the battery and it is fully charged but when i was taking the battrey off i noticed that there was oil under neath my bonnet and i think that there is oil all the altarnator so i would like to know if it is a big problem
Avatar Asked by wardy72

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Replied on December 22, 2009

sounds like you may have overheated the engine .. you really need a tech to check the vehicle .. start by having a compression test of the cylinders

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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